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General Operating Support Grants is a grant from the PATH Foundation that provides unrestricted general operating support to nonprofit organizations delivering critical services to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and housing instability.
The foundation prioritizes funding nonprofits that provide direct services such as shelter, food access, mental health support, substance use treatment, and workforce development to vulnerable populations. Eligible applicants are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated track record of effective program delivery and financial sustainability.
General operating support gives grantees flexibility to direct funds where most needed, covering staff salaries, facilities, administrative costs, and program expenses. PATH Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reviews grants quarterly.
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General Operations Grants – PATH Foundation General Operations Grants General Operations grants are the PATH Foundation’s most competitive awards, providing unrestricted funding for the smooth running of strong nonprofits.
The purpose of these grants is twofold: to empower exceptional nonprofits to expand, improve or pursue their best ideas; and to establish principles of best practice to which any nonprofit, regardless of size, can aim. The application deadline for 2020 General Operations grants has passed. Award recipients will be notified in late November 2019 with grant payout in January 2020.
If you have questions about our latest grant cycles, please feel free to contact us. The PATH Foundation recognizes that support for general operations is some of the hardest funding to raise. Yet the uninterrupted running of core organizational activities is essential to the success of thriving community institutions.
A small number of grants will be made to local nonprofits demonstrating the highest standards and principles in our community. Funds may be used for any direct or indirect costs related to the nonprofit’s activities, including but not limited to: payroll, rent, utilities, supplies and equipment, project costs, capital improvements, and planning.
If you have a General Operations need that is not reflected here, please contact program staff. Activities for this grant must be completed within one year of award. Grants shall be calculated on a sliding scale based on the applicant’s operating budget.
For organizations with annual budgets less than $100,000, General Operations grants are limited to 20% or less of the previous year’s revenue. For organizations with annual budgets of $100,000 or more, General Operations grants are limited to 15% or less of the previous year’s revenue.
Process for Successful Grant Requests Nonprofits interested in applying for a General Operations grant should begin by reviewing the grant guidelines and Principles of Best Practice below. All applications must be submitted through our online grant portal. Paper submissions will not be considered.
The PATH Foundation will consider requests from organizations pursuing activities that reflect its mission, values and four areas of focus: Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS. Government entities and religious institutions are not eligible for General Operations grants. Have at least three years of stable leadership or have undergone a merger or other strategic restructuring within the past three years.
Proposals must benefit people and organizations within the Foundation’s service area of Fauquier County, Rappahannock County and Culpeper County. Priority will be given to organizations with a proven culture of collaboration, strategic direction, and diverse funding resources. Previous support for an organization does not imply future funding or that general operating grants will be available in any given year.
Principles of Best Practice The following principles represent a standard to strive for, not hard eligibility prerequisites. Even if your organization does not currently practice all of these standards, it may still be eligible for General Operations grant consideration. The board acts for the good of the organization and adheres to fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, and obedience.
The organization acts in accordance with its bylaws. Proper board meetings are conducted, and term limits are set for the service of the board members and officers. The nonprofit strives to have a governing board with a diversity of skills and experiences useful to understanding the needs of the communities served by the organization.
The board has a minimum of two officers, president/chairperson and treasurer. The organization has adopted and implemented the following internal governance policies: conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention and destruction, compensation of key personnel, gift acceptance and transparency.
The board monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, grant/funding requirements, quality of programs and services, and stewardship of resources (philanthropic giving, board composition, knowledge, skills and abilities of Executive Director). The governing board approves an operating budget prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and receives financial reports at least quarterly.
The budget is prepared in tandem with planning for programs and operating needs. Nonprofits with annual revenue in excess of $500,000 have the accuracy of their financial reports audited by a Certified Public Accountant. Nonprofits with annual gross revenue below $500,000 have their financial reports reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant.
The organization does not have persistent or increasing operating deficits. The organization has sufficient liquidity to weather financial risk inherent in the business. The board has a ‘give or get’ expectation that 100% of board members will make or raise a financial contribution to the organization.
The organization prepares timely financial statements including a statement of financial position and statement of financial activities that are clearly stated and useful for the board and staff.
The organization produces an annual report and makes available to the public, in hard copy or electronic form, information about the organization’s mission, program activities, and basic financial data as well as the names of the organization’s board members and management staff. The organization must timely file IRS Form 990 annually. The board should approve IRS Form 990 before it is submitted.
The organization must make the following available to the public: IRS Form 990 for the previous three years, including clear statements of program service accomplishments in Part III; and IRS Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption. The organization responsibly uses its resources toward its mission and to benefit the community. The organization periodically reviews its mission.
The organization evaluates whether the mission needs to be modified to reflect societal or community changes, whether its current programs should be revised or discontinued, and whether new programs need to be developed. The organization has a written job description for each employee that clearly identifies roles and responsibilities, and adheres to a stated non-discrimination policy.
Organizations that do not currently meet a majority of eligibility guidelines are encouraged to consult the PATH Resource Center and other regional/national organizations dedicated to nonprofit capacity to learn more about fostering strong nonprofit principles and practices. PATH Resource Center (operated by Center for Nonprofit Excellence) Back to Our Grants overview page Center for Nonprofit Excellence ▼
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS, subscribing to Principles of Best Practice, and having at least three years of stable leadership or recent strategic restructuring. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies, calculated on a sliding scale based on the applicant's operating budget (up to 20% for budgets less than $100,000; up to 15% for budgets $100,000 or more). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Community Connections Grant is a grant from HealthPath Foundation of Ohio that funds nonprofit organizations working to advance health equity and improve access to essential health resources for underserved populations across Ohio. Established in 1999 through a collaborative agreement with the State of Ohio and Anthem Insurance Companies, HealthPath has awarded $24 million in grants across 36 Ohio counties over 25 years. This 2025 Community Connections opportunity commemorates HealthPath's 25th anniversary and provides general operating support so organizations can direct flexible funding toward their greatest needs to foster innovation and drive sustainable systems change. Awards are up to $25,000 per applicant, with up to $250,000 in total funding available. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Ohio addressing health equity.
Make It Happen! is a grant from the PATH Foundation that funds innovative community projects that inspire, motivate, and enrich the character of the Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper County region in Virginia. Grants support new opportunities and creative solutions to community challenges, with an emphasis on fostering engagement and a regional can-do attitude. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, religious institutions, and local government entities in those three counties. Grants are available up to $25,000 and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until annual funds are exhausted.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.